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17 Feb 2009

Fiduciary duties on trial

While trustees are being encouraged to review and diversify investments, they must adhere to their duty to seek professional advice, says David Crozier

17 Feb 2009

West Midlands

Mid-weight firms are feeling the strain but are confident a focused and more innovative approach to client relations will get them through the downturn. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

20 Jan 2009

The new low-carbon diet

Despite the economic downturn, with buildings the source of approximately half of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions, and construction the source of about one-third of all waste in the UK, sustainability remains an important issue for the property industry. Regulation is on the rise and the government expects the industry to play a significant role in reducing waste and cutting emissions.

25 Nov 2008

Foul language, hatred, disrepute and ridicule

Two recent libel pay-outs to individuals regarded as role models illustrate the danger of libel being exposed to ridicule and contempt, says Rod Dadak

4 Nov 2008

Update: landlord and tenant

Milton McIntosh reviews the latest cases relating to oral agreements, rent review arbitrations, damages claims and forfeiture of deposit where assignments are not completed

21 Oct 2008

Prevention and cure

Family courts have a wide choice of instruments to prevent child abduction but without further policy reforms these will not always afford sufficient protection, says Amendeep Gill

16 Sept 2008

The claims e-revolution

The use of technology in court is now so easy and inexpensive that some judges even disallow court fees, says Edwina Millward

18 Aug 2008

Lambs to the slaughter

The credit crunch is expected to lead to a rise in claims against solicitors, placing added pressure on professional indemnity cover, but Rionne Preuveneers says escalating premiums are not inevitable, even for conveyancers who are traditionally the hardest hit